Start of a Project

TrackVino · October 18, 2004, 10:05:45 PM

Picked up my first Toyota from the Junk Yard today. 1986 4 Runner for $650

Parked in the garage and am going to start by stripping it down, and cutting out all
the stock suspention. Looking for parts, cheep or trade, I have a 1987 Chevy Blazer
I will be pulling the engine, & trans out of. Anybody need anything from it?

Here is a picture of what I have to start with.

BigMike · October 18, 2004, 10:29:08 PM

Awesome dude! So what are your plans for the 4Runner?

TrackVino · October 18, 2004, 10:34:21 PM

Try to find a top, bob the back up to the rear hangers, stick the 4.3 with the automatic,
and listen really closly to my friends that work at Marlins.
By the way, I live in Kingsburg California, a little town just south of Fresno.

I had a great experience today, I had my first trip to Marlins shop today. There was a truck
undergoing surgery, with a 4.3. Looks like something I can do. I didnt get to meet Marlin, he
looked busy, but hope to meet him soon. Heard he was a nice guy.

BigMike · October 18, 2004, 10:37:26 PM

Have I met you yet? I am Marlin's son - I was at the shop from 11-11:30a and from 2-2:30p today. I will be there all day tomorrow so we might bump into each other-

Cya
BigMike

TrackVino · October 18, 2004, 10:41:02 PM

No, I was there about 5, picked up the S10 for Ryan, made some room for you guys

TrackVino · October 18, 2004, 10:45:27 PM

You take care of the site dont you? Are you a computer tech, or something?

I am, a computer nerd that is.

Have a question, Why dont you guys have a DVD or video you guys sell, to show the people what
you do, not just the building, but also the crawling, maybe some training for beginners, how to
creap around certain rocks, what to look for when on the trail. Id buy it. I didnt understand what
the big deal was until I experienced it myself. Anyway, just some blah blah blah

Mike D · October 30, 2004, 10:24:05 AM

thats a really good idea $Beer Chug\'n$

Shamb · October 30, 2004, 07:12:21 PM

Marlin is a nice guy, so is Chris...

i meet a few of the younger kids that where working at Marlins shop.. how awesome is that?! being that age and able to start off in Marlins shop working on rigs! that's my dream job

toyotaboy · October 31, 2004, 08:04:30 PM

I know where theres a really nice white 4runner shell for $175

TrackVino · October 31, 2004, 09:56:39 PM

Actually I found one for 50 bucks, thanks thoe

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